Prospect Info: Matthew Samoskevich (2021, #24 overall), Univ. of Michigan (NCAA)

[letsgrowcactus]

It's a bit higher than draft consensus (Wheeler at 27 was the best I found; most had him early 2nd round), but it's not a big reach and this draft was difficult to rank anyway.
From the reports, he looks like one of those high potential boom-or-bust picks. I'm okay with that at 24 (23).

 

[VerhaegheAintAverage]

I for one approve of our new stingray overlord.

 

[Appleyard]

Scouting Report: Mackie Samoskevich - Smaht Scouting

In depth report on Samoskevich from Paul Zuk at Smaht Scouting.

 

[PSLguy]

 

[KW]

Folks need to start accepting that Z is playing 4-D chess with the other GMs and with amateurs on hockey boards. Let the genius work and enjoy!

Also, on Samoskevic, some are comparing him as having potential to be a Panarin type but I see another facet due to his smooth puck handling, he’s got a resemblance to the young Barzal.

 

[Dread Clawz]

Folks need to start accepting that Z is playing 4-D chess with the other GMs and with amateurs on hockey boards. Let the genius work and enjoy!

Also, on Samoskevic, some are comparing him as having potential to be a Panarin type but I see another facet due to his smooth puck handling, he’s got a resemblance to the young Barzal.

Yeah I see more Barzal than Panarin. I also like the Willy Nylander comparison.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Folks need to start accepting that Z is playing 4-D chess with the other GMs and with amateurs on hockey boards. Let the genius work and enjoy!

Also, on Samoskevic, some are comparing him as having potential to be a Panarin type but I see another facet due to his smooth puck handling, he’s got a resemblance to the young Barzal.

Yeah I see more Barzal than Panarin. I also like the Willy Nylander comparison.

To you both, agree with Nylander/Barzal comparisons, shifty and elusive with the puck, can skate for days and draw opposition out of position with high end offense potential.
Was also gonna say a better version of Garland, looks like a puck hound?

 

[Dread Clawz]

To you both, agree with Nylander/Barzal comparisons, shifty and elusive with the puck, can skate for days and draw opposition out of position with high end offense potential.
Was also gonna say a better version of Garland, looks like a puck hound?

Yeah he's got a little Garland in him as well. The great thing about all these comparisons is theyre all small shifty guys but Stingray is 5'11" 190. He should get up to around 200. A 200 lbs guy that skates and moves like that?

 

[KW]

Yeah he's got a little Garland in him as well. The great thing about all these comparisons is theyre all small shifty guys but Stingray is 5'11" 190. He should get up to around 200. A 200 lbs guy that skates and moves like that?

I was thinking that too but didn’t dare say “barzal with size” because that’s pushing it .

 

[Gentle Man]

 

[zeroG]

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don't have tickets but still debating going, even if just for the first game. you may have just pushed me over the edge.

 

[Gentle Man]

Benning moves on

 

[Prominence Problem]

Even with the loss, I think Samoskevich has taken the top prospect spot this year within the organization.

 

[violaswallet]

Even with the loss, I think Samoskevich has taken the top prospect spot this year within the organization.

By elimination. Close with Deni tho

 

[Prominence Problem]

By elimination. Close with Deni tho

Denny had a very average season in Charlotte this year. Really hot and cold. Plus he's been injured since January 12th. He hasn't done enough to move the needle this year in my opinion.
Meanwhile Samo crushed it on the PowerPlay, while still producing on third line minutes as a freshman.
The upside is there with him, where I don't know how much is left with Denisenko. He needs a Healthy Start to next year, and hope there's room on the Panthers.

 

[kerrabria]

Any chance we sign Mackie? It'd be better for his development to go right to the AHL, and I'm sure that's what Zito and co. would prefer, but I wouldn't fault Mackie for going back to college.

 

[Prominence Problem]

Any chance we sign Mackie? It'd be better for his development to go right to the AHL, and I'm sure that's what Zito and co. would prefer, but I wouldn't fault Mackie for going back to college.

Hard no.
It would not be best for his development not to rush him through the system. He only had 29 Points in 40 games this year.
It would be his, and the Panthers organization best interest to have him in college for at least one more season.

 

[kerrabria]

Hard no.
It would not be best for his development not to rush him through the system. He only had 29 Points in 40 games this year.
It would be his, and the Panthers organization best interest to have him in college for at least one more season.

I don't know much about prospects, and I haven't watched Samoskevich play, but isn't 29 points in 40 games actually pretty good for the NCAA? Especially as an 18-year-old depth player?

 

[violaswallet]

I don't know much about prospects, and I haven't watched Samoskevich play, but isn't 29 points in 40 games actually pretty good for the NCAA? Especially as an 18-year-old depth player?

It’s not bad but it isn’t a dominating level: unclear if it’s because of usage or necessity to develop. It’s a promising sign but Samso will benefit from a year of playing as a first line forward.

 

[iam76]

i think its best for him to spend one more year there.

 

[Prominence Problem]

I don't know much about prospects, and I haven't watched Samoskevich play, but isn't 29 points in 40 games actually pretty good for the NCAA? Especially as an 18-year-old depth player?

No, it's not bad for someone who played sheltered third-line minutes and on the power play all season. I believe Michigan was one of the highest scoring teams in the NCAA, so that might have inflated his numbers a bit. Next step for him is to handle the ice time on the first line next season.

 

[Lundell4Prez]

Samo definitely should spend at least one more year there

 

[FrolikFan67]

15-2-1 in the past 18

Bob gave up 2 that are on him, the Weegar one it’s unfair to fault him on. So he really gave up 2 that are more on him. Not a good period but you judge on the totality of the game, not one period. We also forgot we win a vast percentage of games when bob starts, regardless of how it’s done. It’s actually crazy the winning (and points) percentage when he starts

 

[BabyBennettov]

So glad I found a Samoskevich draft hat ! I thought they were out of order, I always buy them…

This kid is our new number one and I like his skill-set, hope he stays another year and take over his college team.

Can’t wait to get my Draft Hat !

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Don’t rule out that he wins the Hobey Baker this year.

He has a chance.